Black & Decker BESTA512CM Instruction Manual - Page 6
Safety Rules and Instructions, Polarized Plug, Motor, COMPONENTS FIG. A, ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS - black decker manual
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English size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge number, the heavier the cord. Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters) 120 V 25 (7.6) 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7) 240 V 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4) Ampere Rating More Not Than More American Wire Gauge Than 0 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 14 12 12 16 14 12 Not Recommended Safety Rules and Instructions: Polarized Plug To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This equipment must be used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or 3 wire extension cord. Polarized connections will fit together only one way. Make sure that the receptacle end of the extension cord has large and small blade slot widths. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, obtain a suitable extension cord. If the extension cord does not fit fully into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the tool plug or extension cord in any way. The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows: V volts or AC/DC..... alternating or Hz hertz direct current min minutes Class II or DC....... direct current Construction Class I Construction (double insulated) (grounded) no no load speed .../min per minute n rated speed BPM beats per minute earthing terminal IPM impacts per minute RPM revolutions per safety alert symbol visible radiation minute wear respiratory sfpm surface feet per minute SPM strokes per minute protection wear eye protection A amperes W watts or AC alternating current wear hearing protection read all documentation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Motor Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. BLACK+DECKER tools are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check power supply. 4 COMPONENTS (FIG. A) WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result. Refer to Fig. A at the beginning of this manual for a complete list of components. Intended Use This appliance is designed for residential outdoor trimming applications. DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases. DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury. WARNING: Unplug the trimmer before attempting to attach the guard, EDGE GUIDE OR HANDLE. NEVER OPERATE TOOL WITHOUT GUARD FIRMLY IN PLACE. THE GUARD MUST ALWAYS BE ON THE TOOL TO PROTECT THE USER. Attaching the Guard (Fig. B, C) WARNING: NEVER OPERATE trimmer WITHOUT GUARD FIRMLY IN PLACE. • Turn the trimmer upside down so that you are looking down at the spool 9 . • Remove the screw from the guard with a phillips screwdriver. • Turn the guard 8 upside down and slide it fully onto the motor housing 6 . Make sure the tabs 10 on the guard engage the ribs 11 on the motor housing as shown in Fig. B. The locking tab 25 should have snapped into the housing slot 26 . • Continue to slide the guard on until you hear it "snap" into place. • Insert the guard screw and tighten securely as shown in Fig. C to complete the guard assembly. • Once the guard is installed, remove the covering from the line cut-off blade, located on the edge of the guard. Fig. B 25 10 26 8 9 11 6